Jala Step-In Dog Harness | Black | Lignify® Vegan Leather | PETA Approved

A harness that requires lifting and clipping over a dog's head introduces a friction point before the walk even begins — particularly for dogs that are head-shy or resistant to overhead handling. The step-in design removes that entirely: the dog places its front paws through the leg openings, the harness is brought up along the body, and the zamak clasp fastens at the back. For dogs that are sensitive to overhead handling, or owners who want a faster, calmer pre-walk routine, the step-in entry is a meaningful practical difference.

The CAFIDE Jala Step-In Harness in Black is made from Lignify® vegan leather — a certified biobased material produced from lignin, the structural compound extracted from wood during paper manufacturing. The paper industry generates over 100 million tonnes of lignin waste annually; Lignify® converts that waste stream into a durable, leather-like material without petroleum-based polymers or animal products. The full certification stack — USDA Certified Biobased Product, OEKO-TEX®, PETA Approved Vegan — is independently audited and complete.

The harness adjusts at both the chest and abdomen, allowing precise fit across the two key measurement points. The zamak hardware — zinc, aluminium, magnesium, and copper alloy — holds its integrity through years of daily use and weather exposure. The black colourway coordinates directly with the Jala Black Dog Collar and Jala Black Leash for a complete, matched walking set.

What it offers:

✔ Step-in entry — no overhead lifting; dog steps through front leg openings and harness fastens at the back
✔ Lignify® vegan leather — certified biobased from paper industry lignin waste; cruelty-free, leather-like finish
✔ Fully adjustable at chest and abdomen — precise fit at both key measurement points
✔ Zamak clasp and hardware — zinc-aluminium-magnesium-copper alloy; stronger than steel
✔ Four sizes — XS through L with size chart for accurate fit by measurement
✔ Black colourway — universally versatile; coordinates with Jala Black collar and leash
✔ PETA Approved Vegan, OEKO-TEX®, USDA Certified Biobased Product
✔ ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001, I-REC Standard, Sedex®, Global Recycled Standard certified
✔ Handcrafted in Turkey

Why We Selected It

The Jala Step-In Harness completes the CAFIDE Jala walking set at SPLOOT — collar, leash, harness, and poop bag carrier are all available in matching black Lignify® vegan leather. The step-in entry design is a specific practical advantage that is undersold by most harness marketing: for dogs that resist overhead handling during harness fitting, the step-in approach reduces the friction of the pre-walk routine significantly. The Lignify® material and full certification stack are consistent with the rest of the Jala range — the same audited biobased material provenance that differentiates this range from generic vegan leather alternatives.

Suitable For

Dogs of all breeds within the available size ranges. Use both measurement points from the CAFIDE Jala harness size chart for accurate fit. Particularly well suited to small to medium breeds — Cavapoos, Toy and Miniature Poodles, Bichons, Cockapoos, and similar. If your dog sits between sizes, choose the larger.

Size chart confirmed. Here is the updated Size Guide to replace the placeholder in the Jala Step-In Harness listing:

Size Guide

All measurements in cm. Leave one finger width of safety distance between harness and dog at all points once fitted.

How to measure:
Measurement 1 (Chest) = circumference around the widest part of the chest, just behind the front legs.
Measurement 2 (Neck) = circumference around the neck at the point where the harness strap sits.

Take both measurements before selecting a size. If your dog sits between sizes on either measurement, choose the larger. Once fitted, one finger should sit comfortably between the harness and the dog's body at every point.